Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Relocation Allowances-Waiver of Certain Provisions for Official Relocation Travel to Locations in Florida and South Carolina Impacted by Hurricane Idalia, 63532-63533 [2023-20050]

Download as PDF 63532 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 178 / Friday, September 15, 2023 / Rules and Regulations this final rule does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may be filed and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to enforce its requirements (see section 307(b)(2)). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds. PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS 1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows: ■ Dated: September 11, 2023. Meghan A. McCollister, Regional Administrator, Region 7. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. 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ACTION: Notification of GSA Bulletin FTR 23–08. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 * agencies that certain provisions of the FTR governing official relocation travel are temporarily waived for Florida and South Carolina locations impacted by Hurricane Idalia. As a result of the storm damage caused by Hurricane Idalia, agencies should consider delaying all non-essential relocations to the affected areas given the statutory 120-day maximum for payment of temporary quarters subsistence expenses (TQSE). Due to the lasting effects of the storm damage to these affected areas, finding lodging facilities and/or adequate meals may be difficult, and distance involved may be great, resulting in increased cost for relocation subsistence expenses. * [FR Doc. 2023–19947 Filed 9–14–23; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: * * * 9/15/2023, [insert Federal Register citation]. PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 * * * and (c) August 29, 2023, based on Presidential Disaster Declaration EM– 3597–SC dated August 31, 2023, to designated areas in South Carolina. The FTR Bulletin expires 180 days from the respective applicability dates, unless extended or rescinded by this office. Mr. Rick Miller, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Government-wide Policy, Office of Asset and Transportation Management, at 202–501–3822 or by email at travelpolicy@gsa.gov. Please cite Notice of GSA Bulletin FTR 23–08. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Background Federal agencies authorize relocation entitlements to those individuals listed at FTR § 302–1.1 and those assigned under the Government Employees Training Act (GETA) (5 U.S.C. Chapter 41) which must be used within one year. Some agencies will authorize TQSE and a Househunting trip (HHT) to assist employees with temporary expenses incurred in connection with relocating to a new duty station. The FTR limits where temporary lodging may occur, how long employees may E:\FR\FM\15SER1.SGM 15SER1 63533 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 178 / Friday, September 15, 2023 / Rules and Regulations receive assistance, and what per diem rates are paid. Hurricane Idalia has affected locations in Florida and South Carolina, which has resulted in various travel-related disruptions to relocating employees. Accordingly, this GSA FTR Bulletin allows agencies to determine whether to implement waivers of time limits established by the FTR for completion of all aspects of relocation, permissible locations of temporary quarters, and per diem rates for HHTs and TQSE. GSA Bulletin FTR 23–08 can be viewed at https://www.gsa.gov/ ftrbulletins. Krystal J. Brumfield, Associate Administrator, Office of Government-wide Policy. [FR Doc. 2023–20050 Filed 9–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–14–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MB Docket No. 22–347; RM–11932; DA 23– 826; FR ID 171264] Television Broadcasting Services Lincoln, Nebraska Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: On September 26, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau, Video Division (Bureau) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in response to a petition for rulemaking filed by The University of Nebraska (Petitioner), the licensee of noncommercial educational (NCE) television station KUON–TV (KUON– TV or Station), channel *12, Lincoln, Nebraska, requesting the substitution of UHF channel *27 for VHF channel *12 at Lincoln in the Table of TV Allotments. For the reasons set forth in the Report and Order referenced below, the Bureau amends FCC regulations to substitute channel *27 for channel *12 at Lincoln. DATES: Effective September 15, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily Harrison, Media Bureau, at (202) 418–1665 or Emily.Harrison@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed rule was published at 87 FR 60956 on October 7, 2022. The Petitioner filed comments in support of the petition, as required by the ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:49 Sep 14, 2023 Jkt 259001 Commission’s rules reaffirming its commitment to apply for channel *27. As described in the Report and Order, comments were filed by Flood Communications of Omaha, LLC (Flood) in opposition to the Petition, but such comments were ultimately withdrawn in favor of a settlement agreement between Petitioner and Flood. See Letter from Barbara A. Kreisman, Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau, to Derek Teslik, Esq. and Seth Williams, Esq. (Sept. 8, 2023). The Bureau believes the public interest would be served by substituting channel *27 for channel *12 at Lincoln, Nebraska. In support of its channel substitution request, the Petitioner states that the Station has a history of severe reception problems as a result of its operation on a VHF channel. The Petitioner also discussed the challenges and characteristics of VHF channels that have been recognized by the Commission regarding viewer reception. The Petitioner asserts that the proposed channel substitution will improve viewers’ access to the Station’s PBS and other public television programming by improving reception issues. According to the Petitioner, although the channel *27 facilities would result in a reduction in the Station’s predicted population served within its noise limited service contour, almost all of the predicted loss area is served by other PBS stations licensed to communities in Nebraska and Iowa, which largely air the same NCE programming as KUON– TV. According to the Petitioner, once terrain-limitations are factored into the analysis, the new loss area that would be created by the proposed channel substitution would contain only 342 persons, which it asserts is de minimis. Although the Petitioner’s proposal would result in a loss of PBS network programming to a limited number of viewers, the Bureau finds that the overall benefits of the proposed channel change by resolving reception issues outweighs any possible harm to the public interest. This is a synopsis of the Commission’s Report and Order, MB Docket No. 22–347; RM–11932; DA 23– 826, adopted September 8, 2023, and released September 8, 2023. The full text of this document is available for download at https://www.fcc.gov/edocs. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to fcc504@ fcc.gov or call the Consumer & PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202– 418–0530 (voice), 202–418–0432 (tty). This document does not contain information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. In addition, therefore, it does not contain any proposed information collection burden ‘‘for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees,’’ pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107–198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4). Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601– 612, do not apply to this proceeding. The Commission will send a copy of this Report and Order in a report to be sent to Congress and the Government Accountability Office pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, see 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73 Television. Federal Communications Commission. Thomas Horan, Chief of Staff, Media Bureau. Final Rule For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications Commission amends 47 CFR part 73 as follows: PART 73—RADIO BROADCAST SERVICE 1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 155, 301, 303, 307, 309, 310, 334, 336, 339. 2. In § 73.622, in paragraph (j), amend the Table of TV Allotments, under Nebraska, by revising the entry for Lincoln to read as follows: ■ § 73.622 digital television table of allotments. * * * (j) * * * * * Community * * Channel No. * * * Nebraska * * * * Lincoln ............................................. * * * * * 8, 10, 15, *27 * [FR Doc. 2023–19983 Filed 9–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P E:\FR\FM\15SER1.SGM 15SER1

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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

41 CFR Chapter 302

[Notice-MA-2023-08; Docket No. 2023-0002; Sequence No. 31]


Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Relocation Allowances--Waiver of 
Certain Provisions for Official Relocation Travel to Locations in 
Florida and South Carolina Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

AGENCY: Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP), General Services 
Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Notification of GSA Bulletin FTR 23-08.

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SUMMARY: GSA Bulletin FTR 23-08, Waiver of certain Federal Travel 
Regulation (FTR) provisions for official relocation travel to locations 
in Florida and South Carolina impacted by Hurricane Idalia, informs 
Federal agencies that certain provisions of the FTR governing official 
relocation travel are temporarily waived for Florida and South Carolina 
locations impacted by Hurricane Idalia. As a result of the storm damage 
caused by Hurricane Idalia, agencies should consider delaying all non-
essential relocations to the affected areas given the statutory 120-day 
maximum for payment of temporary quarters subsistence expenses (TQSE). 
Due to the lasting effects of the storm damage to these affected areas, 
finding lodging facilities and/or adequate meals may be difficult, and 
distance involved may be great, resulting in increased cost for 
relocation subsistence expenses.

DATES: Applicability date: The notification is retroactively applicable 
for official relocation travel impacted by Hurricane Idalia that is/was 
performed on or after the incident period start dates: (a) August 27, 
2023, based on Presidential Disaster Declaration EM-3596-FL dated 
August 28, 2023, to designated areas in Florida, (b) August 27, 2023, 
based on Presidential Disaster Declaration DR-4734-FL dated August 31, 
2023, to designated areas in Florida, and (c) August 29, 2023, based on 
Presidential Disaster Declaration EM-3597-SC dated August 31, 2023, to 
designated areas in South Carolina. The FTR Bulletin expires 180 days 
from the respective applicability dates, unless extended or rescinded 
by this office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Rick Miller, Senior Policy 
Analyst, Office of Government-wide Policy, Office of Asset and 
Transportation Management, at 202-501-3822 or by email at 
[email protected]. Please cite Notice of GSA Bulletin FTR 23-08.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    Federal agencies authorize relocation entitlements to those 
individuals listed at FTR Sec.  302-1.1 and those assigned under the 
Government Employees Training Act (GETA) (5 U.S.C. Chapter 41) which 
must be used within one year. Some agencies will authorize TQSE and a 
Househunting trip (HHT) to assist employees with temporary expenses 
incurred in connection with relocating to a new duty station. The FTR 
limits where temporary lodging may occur, how long employees may

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receive assistance, and what per diem rates are paid. Hurricane Idalia 
has affected locations in Florida and South Carolina, which has 
resulted in various travel-related disruptions to relocating employees. 
Accordingly, this GSA FTR Bulletin allows agencies to determine whether 
to implement waivers of time limits established by the FTR for 
completion of all aspects of relocation, permissible locations of 
temporary quarters, and per diem rates for HHTs and TQSE.
    GSA Bulletin FTR 23-08 can be viewed at https://www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletins.

Krystal J. Brumfield,
Associate Administrator, Office of Government-wide Policy.
[FR Doc. 2023-20050 Filed 9-14-23; 8:45 am]
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